2026-01-20 22:15:23

Only 29% of Americans now view leading professions as highly ethical—a record low. It's a telling snapshot of where institutional trust stands right now. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians: the list goes long, but confidence keeps dropping.

Why does this matter in the crypto space? Because it underscores exactly why so many are exploring alternatives to traditional gatekeepers. When trust in established institutions hits historic lows, the case for decentralized systems and transparent protocols becomes harder to ignore. The numbers speak for themselves—people are questioning the integrity of the very professionals who've held power for decades.

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MoonBoi42

· 3h ago

ngl these numbers are really heartbreaking... 29% is truly incredible, it feels like traditional institutions should have been overthrown long ago --- Trust collapsing so quickly, decentralization is really not such a radical idea anymore --- Doctors, lawyers, engineers all being taken down from their pedestals, this is the real narrative point of crypto --- The system is so broken, no wonder people are flocking to the chain... --- Wait, is this an advertisement for crypto? Haha, it actually works

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PhantomHunter

· 3h ago

29% really funny, these traditional old guys should have stepped down long ago, decentralization is unstoppable, brother.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 3h ago

NGL, the system has already collapsed, and we've seen it coming a long time ago. It's only now that the data is reflecting it... That's why we're here.

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RektRecovery

· 3h ago

ngl, called this years ago. institutions always collapse when nobody's watching—classic architectural flaw in their whole system.

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CommunityWorker

· 3h ago

29% is already too much. I think I'll just wipe it out completely. These traditional institutions should have been dispersed long ago.

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consensus_failure

· 3h ago

Nah, that's why we're all starting to believe in blockchain now. The traditional system has completely gone bankrupt.

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MaticHoleFiller

· 3h ago

29%—this number is truly remarkable, and trust in traditional institutions is collapsing. But to be honest, this is actually an opportunity for us; the decentralized narrative finally has some credibility.

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